The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has intensified its efforts to maintain cleanliness across the city. Authorities issued more than 10,000 challans and collected around ₹2.34 crore in penalties for littering and illegal waste disposal during a major sanitation drive. The campaign targeted individuals, businesses, and construction sites that violated waste management rules.
Officials used the Comprehensive Challan Management System (CCMS) mobile application to track violations and issue penalties. The system allows field officers to record offences instantly and generate fines digitally. Through this method, authorities can monitor repeat offenders and improve enforcement efficiency.
The crackdown focused on eleven types of violations, including dumping garbage in public places, improper disposal of construction waste, and failing to follow sanitation regulations. Surveillance teams and CCTV cameras were used to identify offenders, while complaints from residents also helped authorities track illegal dumping sites.
The campaign was conducted as part of a 99-day sanitation programme aimed at improving public hygiene in Hyderabad. Municipal officials inspected roads, parks, lakes, and government buildings to ensure proper waste management. During surprise inspections in several areas, authorities emphasized the need to remove garbage quickly and prevent the formation of garbage vulnerable points.
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan said that maintaining cleanliness is essential for public health and the city’s overall development. The corporation plans to continue strict monitoring and encourage citizens to follow waste disposal rules.
Officials believe that stronger enforcement and public awareness will help make Hyderabad a cleaner and healthier city in the coming years.
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